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Wisconsin Criminal Defense Attorneys, Van Wagner & Wood

Wisconsin statutory penalties for computer crime convictions are interpreted in the chart below. The actions described in the first column may result in the charges listed in the second column, and if proven, may carry the penalties in the last column. As noted on computer crimes, the criminal charges below apply to crimes committed intentionally, knowingly, and without permission. Attempting to commit a crime is a crime, too, whether or not the action is completed.

Wisconsin Statutory Computer Crimes & Penalties

ACTIONS	CRIMINAL CHARGES	PENALTIES
Attempting to commit any of the identified computer crimes in the list below	Class D Forfeiture, if it is the first violation Class C Forfeiture, if it is the second violation Class B Forfeiture, if it is the 3^rd violation Class A Forfeiture, if it is the 4^th or subsequent violation	Class D Forfeiture is punishable by a fine up to $200. Class C Forfeiture is punishable by a fine up to $500. Class B Forfeiture is punishable by a fine up to $1,000. Class A Forfeiture is punishable by a fine up to $10,000.
Accessing computer programs or supporting documentation	Class I Felony, if THE action is committed to defraud or to obtain property.	Class A Misdemeanor is punishable by a fine up to $10,000, or imprisonment up to 9 months, or both. However, if the person intended to conceal the identity of the computer used to commit the crime by disguising its identity or location, then the fine may increase by up to $1,000 & the maximum imprisonment may increase up to 1 year. Class F Felony is punishable by a fine up to $25,000, or imprisonment up to 12-1/2 years, or both. However, if the person intended to conceal the identity of the computer used to commit the crime by disguising its identity or location, then the fine may increase by up to $2,500 & the maximum imprisonment may increase by up to 2 years. Class H Felony, is punishable by a fine up to $10,000 or imprisonment up to 6 years, or both. Class I Felony is punishable by a fine up to $10,000, or imprisonment up to 3-1/2 years, or both. However, if the person intended to conceal the identity of the computer used to commit the crime by disguising its identity or location, then the fine may increase by up to $2,500 & the maximum imprisonment may increase by up to 2 years.
Accessing computer programs or supporting documentation	Class F Felony, if the offense results in damage valued over $2,500; causes interruption of governmental operations or public communication, transportation, or utilities; or creates a substantial and unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm to another person.
Copying data, computer programs, or supporting documentation	Class A Misdemeanor, if copying is the isolated action.
	Class I Felony, if the action is committed to defraud or to obtain property.
	Class F Felony, if the offense results in damage valued over $2,500; causes interruption of governmental operations or public communication, transportation, or utilities; or creates a substantial and unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm to another person.
Modifying data, computer programs, or supporting documentation	Class A Misdemeanor, if modification is the isolated action.
	Class I Felony, if the action is committed to defraud or to obtain property
	Class F Felony, if the offense results in damage valued over $2,500; causes interruption of governmental operations or public communication, transportation, or utilities; or creates a substantial and unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm to another person.
Destroying data, computer programs or supporting documentation	Class I Felony, if the action is committed to defraud or to obtain property
	Class F Felony, if: the offense results in damage valued over $2,500; causes interruption of governmental operations or public communication, transportation, or utilities; or creates a substantial and unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm to another person.
Taking possession of data, computer programs, or supporting documentation	Class I Felony, if the action is committed to defraud or to obtain property.
	Class F Felony, if the offense results in damage valued over $2,500; causes interruption of governmental operations or public communication, transportation, or utilities; or creates a substantial and unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm to another person.
Disclosing restricted access information to an unauthorized person	Class A Misdemeanor, if the disclosure is the isolated action.
	Class I Felony, if the action is committed to defraud or to obtain property.
	Class F Felony, if the offense results in damage valued over $2,500; causes interruption of governmental operations or public communication, transportation, or utilities; or creates a substantial and unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm to another person.
Causing a service interruption by sending a message(s) to a computer, program, system, or network that exceeds its processing capacity	Class I Felony, if the action is committed to defraud or to obtain property.
	Class F Felony, if the offense results in damage valued over $2,500; causes interruption of governmental operations or public communication, transportation, or utilities; or creates a substantial and unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm to another person.
Modifying computer equipment or supplies used or intended for use in a computer, system, or network	Class I Felony, if the offense is committed to defraud or obtain property.
	Class H Felony, if the damage to the computer, system, or network in more than $2,500.
	Class F Felony if the offense creates a substantial and unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm to a another person.
Destroys, uses, takes, or damages a computer, system, or network or its supplies	Class I Felony, if the offense is committed to defraud or obtain property.
	Class H Felony, if the damage to the computer, system, or network in more than $2,500.
	Class F Felony if the offense creates a substantial and unreasonable risk of death or great bodily harm to a another person.

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State Drug Charges: Van Wagner & Wood's criminal defense attorneys routinely handle drug related criminal cases for people residing in Wisconsin, and most frequently residing in the following areas: Adams County, WI (Adams, Wisconsin Dells), Ashland County, WI (Ashland), Barron County, WI (Barron), Bayfield County, WI (Washburn, Bayfield), Buffalo County, WI (Buffalo City, Mondovi), Burnett County, WI (Siren), Chippewa County, WI (Chippewa Falls), Clark County, WI (Abbotsford), Columbia County, WI (Columbus, Wisconsin Dells), Crawford County, WI (Prairie du Chien), Dane County, WI (Belleville, Black Earth, Blue Mounds, Brooklyn, Cambridge, Cottage Grove, Cross Plains, Dane, Deerfield, DeForest, Fitchburg, McFarland, Madison, Maple Bluff, Marshall, Mazomanie, Middleton, Monona, Mount Horeb, Oregon, Rockdale, Shorewood Hills, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee, Windsor), Dunn County, WI (Menomonie), Eau Claire County, WI (Abbotsford, Eau Claire), Grant County, WI (Mount Hope, Lancaster, Fennimore), Green County, WI (Monroe), Iowa County, WI (Mineral Point, Dodgeville), Jackson County, WI (Black River Falls), Jefferson County, WI (Jefferson), Juneau County, WI (Mauston), La Crosse County, WI (LaCrosse, Lafayette, Darlington), Marathon County, WI (Wausau), Monroe County, WI (Sparta), Pepin County, WI (Durand), Pierce County, WI (River Falls), Polk County, WI (St Croix Falls), Portage County, WI (Stevens Point), Price County, WI (Park Falls), Richland County, WI (Richland Center), Rock County, WI (Janesville), Rusk (Ladysmith), St Croix County, WI (Hudson), Sauk County, WI (Sauk City, Wisconsin Dells), Taylor County, WI (Medford), Trempealeau County, WI (Whitehall), Waushara County, WI (Columa, Wautoma), Washburn County, WI (Spooner), and Wood County, WI (Wisconsin Dells).

Drunk Driving (OWI, DUI, DWI)

Van Wagner & Wood's attorneys frequently represent people charged with every type of drunk driving offense in the state of Wisconsin - from OWI - 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th misdemeanor offense to 5th and higher felony offenses. The successful criminal & drunk driving defense firm also represents people against vehicular homicide while intoxicated charges, as well as operating after suspension or revocation. Attorney Tracey A. Wood is highly regarded as Wisconsin's foremost authority on drunk driving laws & defense. Attorney Christopher T. Van Wagner has been three-times honored with the Martin Hanson Advocates Prize for numerous homicide acquittals.

Federal Crimes

Felony Murder, Homicide, Intentional Homicide, Negligent Homicide, Reckless Homicide

The criminal defense attorneys at Van Wagner & Wood represent people charged with Felony Murder, Homicide, Negligent Homicide, Reckless Homicide, Vehicular Homicide, Reckless Endangerment, First-degree Intentional Homicide, and Second-degree Intentional Homicide. Those attorneys most frequently represent people accused or charged in the state of Wisconsin. Often times, they are called upon by a client residing outside of the state of Wisconsin, which they represent in very serious crimes such as Felony Murder or Homicide. Van Wagner & Wood 's attorneys have handled cases for clients in Florida, Kansas, Oklahoma, California, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Illinois.

Sexual Assault, Rape & Sex Crimes

Van Wagner & Wood's criminal law defense lawyers frequently appear in Wisconsin Circuit Courts in Madison, Wisconsin for Dane County; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin for Chippewa County Circuit Court; Menomonie, Wisconsin for Dunn County Circuit Court; Eau Claire, Wisconsin for Eau Claire Circuit Court; Lancaster, Wisconsin for Grant County Circuit Court; Monroe, Wisconsin for Green County Circuit Court; Mauston, Wisconsin for Juneau County Circuit Court; La Crosse, Wisconsin for LaCrosse County Circuit Court; Wausau, Wisconsin for Marathon County Circuit Court; Sparta, Wisconsin for Monroe County Circuit Court; Stevens Point, Wisconsin for Portage County Circuit Court; Janesville, Wisconsin at Rock County Circuit Court; Baraboo, Wisconsin at Sauk County Circuit Court; Wisconsin Dells at Columbia County Circuit Court; Wisconsin Rapids at Wood County Circuit Court; Waukesha, Wisconsin at Waukesha County Circuit Court; Elkhorn, Wisconsin at Walworth County Circuit Court. They also appear at Oneida Circuit Court in Rhinelander, Wisconsin; Langlade Circuit Court at Antigo, Wisconsin.